There's A Very Good Reason Why Wendy's Burger Patties Are Square

Ever since I can remember, hamburgers have usually taken up the semi-circular, ridged, classic patty shape that we have all come to know and love. Except, that is, for one particular type of patty.

Wendy's has long been the standout of the square patty world. But the real question is, why? What made Wendy's form their burgers in a different shape than everyone else?

Well, it all started with Wendy's founder, Dave Thomas', grandmother. According to Thrillist, she always told Thomas never to cut corners, and he kept this ideal in mind when starting his company. Which led him to literally not cut the corners off of his burgers.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Besides just grandma's hearty life advice, Thomas always felt very confident in the quality of his product. Therefore, he wanted the burgers to be seen as vibrantly as they could—and not tucked away underneath all the toppings. Frank Vamos, director of brand communications for Wendy's, also said that a square patty allows people to see the "juiciness" of the burger. We can't help but agree.